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Bob McLean

In October of 2013 at the request of friends and members of the community, I filed to become your mayor.
As I began my campaign, I found that all of our citizens had concerns about our city, but certain concerns were heard over and over. As I listened to those concerns, I made promises, if...

Everyone remembers “the good ol’ days.” We all had some…
Where everyone washed clothes in their bathtub, and hung their clothes out to dry on a line.
Cars had no power steering or power breaks, and no air conditioning.
Where you did your business in an outhouse in the freezing cold, or blazing...

I don’t know about you, but I refuse to be caught up in the negativity that seems to be prevalent in the news — on television, in the newspapers, Facebook, Twitter, or any other media format. So today, I’m devoting my column to positive things that are happening right here in Clinton, South...

For as many years as I can remember there has been one building that has stood out in our city. It stood out not because of its architecture or its beauty or the business which operated from this particular building. It stood out because of the condition of the building. The roof had collapsed...

The two questions I get asked most about are the South Broad Street water and sewer rehabilitation project and the removal of dilapidated and uninhabitable buildings from our city.
For the past several years, the city has been focused on replacing water and sewer lines that have just outlived...

At the March council meeting, our city manager, Mr. Bill Ed Cannon, asked council to consider not building a new unmanned welcome center at the intersection of Highway 76 and Broad Street.
For those of you who may not be aware of this location, this would be in the parking lot of Industrial...

2017 was a great year for the City of Clinton, which included the completion of 101 W. Main Street, better known as the Lawrence Young Building. We also brought in the GE alternative energy research and development plant, located in our spec building on Highway 72, east of Clinton.
We also...

Each year on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans pause to celebrate and give thanks for the many blessings which we have been given. It is unfortunate that many of us do not remember to give thanks each day.
I have written an article each year in which I reflect on what I am thankful for...

There’s a certain magic in a public park. A place where you can go to not only enjoy the camaraderie of family and friends, but also to enjoy the delight in being not lost, yet not quite found. During the public comment period of a recent council meeting, Mr. Sandy Cruickshanks spoke of his...

August. Who said there’s nothing to do in Clinton? We started the month of August off with National Night Out in Lydia Park on August 1st.
This is a great event to show community and law enforcement collaboration. It focuses on connecting our youth and their families with our law enforcement...